Testing at A&Es part of plan to end new HIV cases in England by 2030

Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Labour's economic plan will take years to fully implement, following a challenging response to the recent budget announcement which included £26 billion in tax increases. Starmer defended Chancellor Rachel Reeves' decisions amidst criticism from political opponents regarding the budget's impact on the cost of living crisis.

England's water companies have issued £10.5 billion in green bonds since 2017, despite a persistent record of sewage pollution, according to research by Unearthed, part of Greenpeace UK. This issuance is criticized by River Action as being a form of corporate greenwashing, as the environmental benefits claimed are undermined by ongoing pollution issues.

In September, 386,849 patients in England faced delays exceeding six weeks for critical diagnostic tests, including those for cancer and heart conditions, raising alarms among healthcare professionals about potential harm to patients. This situation highlights significant inefficiencies within the NHS, as reported by the Royal College of Radiologists.

Retired UK detective Hugh Hughes believes that Ivan Milat, convicted of murdering seven people, may have had additional victims, including a family member of his wife, Keren Rowland. This assertion comes as a New South Wales inquiry into unsolved murders invites public submissions, potentially reopening discussions on Milat's criminal history.

A Green-party globalist and a right-of-centre Tory engage in a discussion over immigration and reparations, highlighting their differing perspectives during a dinner conversation. Peter, a 34-year-old former civil servant and current public health student from London, expresses his initial nervousness about the encounter, fearing potential confrontation over his views.

Joe Root expressed his skepticism about the necessity of day-night Tests in the Ashes series, stating, 'I personally don’t think so,' while acknowledging the format's popularity in Australia. As England prepares for the second Test at the Gabba, Root's performance under lights will be crucial, especially in light of the team's recent struggles.

Yoni Finlay, a survivor of the recent attack on the Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester, recounted the harrowing experience of being shot while trying to protect worshippers during Yom Kippur, a significant Jewish holiday. The attack has left the community in shock, with multiple fatalities and injuries reported, raising urgent questions about safety and security in places of worship.

On a sunny autumn day in Ramsgate, local MP Polly Billington, chair of the newly reformed coastal parliamentary Labour party, engages with the community while highlighting a local art project that celebrates historical maritime events. This comes as Labour seeks to connect with coastal voters amid rising concerns over inequality in seaside towns.